Why do so many superhero movies have the same origin story? It all comes down to the use – and misuse – of the monomyth. Here’s what the hero’s journey is and why it shouldn’t be used to make movies (even if great movies feature it).

Like thousands of other kids watching PBS in the early 80s, Secret City opened my eyes to art. Now as an adult, I’ve become friends with the man from the TV screen, and I helped him reconnect with another friend he hasn’t seen in almost 30 years.